- by Gavin CooperThe Heath made history by becoming the first team to qualify for the Laois Senior Football Championship 'B' final, securing a hard-fought victory over Ballyfin at the LOETB Centre of Excellence on Friday evening. The game was marked by intriguing storylines, including the commitment of Ballyfin's
- by Gavin CooperPark-Ratheniska and Arles-Killeen met in Annanough on Friday evening under the lights in a Laois Shopping Centre SFC relegation semi-final. Arles-Killeen have been no stranger to this type of scenario over the last few years, while this is Park-Ratheniska’s second successive season at this level. Ar
- by Gavin CooperSaturday evening sees the first football final of the year down for decision with Crettyard and Ballylinan facing off in this year's Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship final. Both sides come into the final off impressive performances in the semi-finals. Crettyard got the better
- by Gavin CooperMild, rather breezy and cloudy conditions prevailed on Saturday last when golfers from all corners of the county descended on the elegant and challenging Heath G.C. to honour Laois Hurlers Golfing Society Captain, Liam Corby. A very competitive battle ensued, Philip Monnelly with a marvellous 43 poi
- by Gavin CooperSt Michael's Athletics Club took to Bernard's field for the most recent Laois Novice and Even Age Cross Country. The weather conditions weren't ideal but that didn’t deter the athletes from taking on the formidable course that is Bernard's field. St. Michael's had 27 athletes, and 4 full teams compe
- by Conor GanlyThe experience of Mayo in Gaelic Football is set to be explored in an upcoming psychology talk in Portarlington. Performance Anxiety in Sport talks for Teens is the name of the talk to be given by Keith Begley an Sport Ireland Accredited sport psychologist. "This interesting session will be relevant
- by Gavin CooperRathdowney-Errill have secured a place in the semi-finals of the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship at the third time of asking as immaculate free-taking from Paddy Hassett saw them over the line this evening. Hassett pointed nine frees for the eventual winners as they showed a good strong de
- by Gavin CooperEmo Rath A.C. athlete Chloe Keenan travelled in a ten athlete Leinster contingent to Forli in Italy recently to compete in the World Sports Games. The event commenced with a parade through the seaside town of Cervia. This was a colourful fanfare with each country proudly exhibiting their national fl
- by Gavin CooperLFA Youth Cup Portlaoise 6-0 Ashford Rovers The Wicklow mountains was the venue for this LFA Youth Cup clash. Horrendous conditions greeted the teams as the torrential rain was blown sideways across the pitch by a gale force wind. The referee reluctantly decided to play the game to the relief of P
- by Gavin CooperThe Rock GAA club on the outskirts of Mountmellick have announced a new date for its annual fundraising fun day that includes a duck race along the River Triogue. Hundreds of little plastic ducks will be released to compete while onlookers cheer them on, hoping for big prizes. The ducks are carefull